Trial set for man accused of killing boy over $60

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By Tom Plahutnik, Web Editor/Producer - email

FLINT, MI (WNEM) -

A man accused of killing a 6-year-old boy now has a court date.

A judge in Flint allowed Davontrae Benton to withdraw his "no contest" plea yesterday.

Police say Benton fired a shot into a car where Jonaries Holden was riding in the back seat.

The shooting took place in November 2010.

Prosecutors say it stemmed from a dispute over $60 with the boy's father.

Benton faces open murder and felony firearm charges when he returns to court in March.

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